Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

The Saxon Clinic in Milton Keynes is part of Circle Health Group, seeking a Theatre Practitioner for a bank role. You will assist the surgical team, maintain sterility, and provide post-operative care. The ideal applicant will be a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with experience in a theatre environment.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to work in a supportive team dedicated to safe surgical practices.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Experience or training in a theatre environment in at least one area.
• Understanding of infection control and patient safety principles.
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments and maintaining sterility.
• Provide post-operative care, monitoring vital signs and managing pain.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)

Experience in a theatre environment

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Theatre Practitioner (Bank)

The Saxon Clinic in Milton Keynes is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals and clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner to join their team in the Theatre department.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis; you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, anticipating surgeon needs, and ensuring equipment safety; support the Anaesthetist in equipment preparation, patient monitoring, airway management, and positioning; and provide post‑operative care, monitoring vital signs, managing pain and nausea, and ensuring patient readiness for discharge.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures at all times.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and specific patient requirements.
• Check all surgical and anaesthetic equipment prior to use and report faults immediately.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve safe and efficient surgical lists.
• Support and contribute to a positive, respectful, and efficient theatre environment.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Experience or training in a theatre environment in at least one area (scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery).
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling, and patient safety principles.
• Ability to work under pressure, problem‑solve, and respond quickly to changes in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to safe surgical practice.

Salary & Benefits:

• Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.
• Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.